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Lovie Smith Had the Right Take on Donald Trump’s Desperate NFL Trolling

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As the 2024 Presidential Election draws near, we republish some of our past posts which perfectly spotlight what a horrible human being Donald J. Trump really is. This Lovie Smith piece originally ran in Sept of 2017. When you say "events over the weekend" in the sports world, people almost certainly know what you're talking about. If you phrase that phrase and tack on "in … [Read more...] about Lovie Smith Had the Right Take on Donald Trump’s Desperate NFL Trolling

Where Ex-Illini Football Head Coaches Are Now: Lovie, Zook, Turner

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Lovie Smith broke a major Illini football streak when he became head coach of the Houston Texans. Smith became the first former Illini head coach since John Mackovic in 1991 to move up in the world after his time in Champaign was through. Five of the six men in between them moved down the vocational ladder, with the other making a lateral move. So for now at least, you can … [Read more...] about Where Ex-Illini Football Head Coaches Are Now: Lovie, Zook, Turner

Lovie Smith to Northwestern is Not a Bad Idea at All

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Lovie Smith as your next Northwestern head football coach? Seriously? The idea might seem lazy, and even crazy, at first, but the more you think about it, the more it makes sense. We're not the first media outlet to float this idea, and we certainly will not be the last either. Northwestern football fans don't want to hear this, but it's reality- much more pain lies ahead. … [Read more...] about Lovie Smith to Northwestern is Not a Bad Idea at All

Chicago Bears Full Offseason Recap Part 1: Coaching Staff

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The rush of free agency has come and gone, and the NFL Draft has come to pass with mixed reactions about how the Bears decided to approach their first round pick. Way before all of that happened, the coaching staff was completely gutted and replaced. There’s no doubting the Bears improved this offseason. The question now is “by how much?” … [Read more...] about Chicago Bears Full Offseason Recap Part 1: Coaching Staff

Meet the Candidates for the Chicago Bears Head Coach Position

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Breaking up is hard to do. After a 10-6 season that will leave the Chicago Bears watching the NFL Playoffs from their couches, the team cut their ties with head coach Lovie Smith after 9 seasons. Many players have already voiced their displeasure with GM Phil Emery’s decision to fire Smith. Devin Hester is even threatening retirement now that Lovie will no longer be calling … [Read more...] about Meet the Candidates for the Chicago Bears Head Coach Position

Are the Chicago Bears better off losing this Sunday?

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If the Bears fall to Detroit in Week 17, will it be better for the team in the long run? It’s that time of year again Bears fans. No, I’m not talking about making New Year’s preparations and looking forward to a nice long bye week heading into the playoffs. It’s time to look back on what was once a promising season, and hurriedly scramble together a scenario that has the … [Read more...] about Are the Chicago Bears better off losing this Sunday?

It’s Deja Vu All Over Again for the Chicago Bears

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Injuries have played a role in the Bears recent struggles. But this version of the Bears yearly collapse has many other factors. One way or another, the Bears always seem to find a way to fall short of their potential. Whether it be injuries, play calling, personnel, or Father Time, every aspect seems to make a yearly appearance at one point or another and derail the … [Read more...] about It’s Deja Vu All Over Again for the Chicago Bears

The Case for a Lovie Smith Contract Extension

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What else must Lovie Smith do to win over the Bear's fans and front office? Don’t become a prisoner of the moment and scoff at the title of this article simply due to the fact the Bears lost to the Texans this past weekend. Lovie Smith has proven to be one of the best coaches in Bear’s franchise history, and he deserves to be rewarded with a long term contract before his … [Read more...] about The Case for a Lovie Smith Contract Extension

Comparing Then and Now: 2006 Chicago Bears Vs. 2012 Chicago Bears

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With win number 5 in the books after Monday night, the Bears are enjoying an early 1.5 game lead on the rest of the NFC North through 6 games this season. Fortunately for us Bears fans, we don’t have to go too far back in our memories to find the last time the Bears started out this hot. Flashback to 2006: the Bears steamrolled through their first 6 opponents to a 6-0 record … [Read more...] about Comparing Then and Now: 2006 Chicago Bears Vs. 2012 Chicago Bears